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The Kelsborrow Choir returns to St James' Church to give us a concert of popular music from stage and screen.
Fri 24th Oct 2025 at 7.30pm in church. Admission £10. See posters/flyers for ticket details, or pay on the door. Refreshments and raffle. A delightful evening with proceeds to the Church Development Fund.


Come to St James' Church on Sunday 21st July at 4pm to join in singing favourite songs and hymns. Contact Bob Jones by 14th July if you wish to request your favourite song/hymn. Come and make a joyful noise! See you there.
The community is holding 5 sessions of conversations about inspiring music in worship using the Royal School of Church Music course.
The weekly sessions begin on the 4 October on Wednesday afternoons (likely 2.30 to 4pm, time and locations to be confirmed, please contact office@stjameschristleton.org.uk for details) and Wednesday evenings between 7 to 9 pm at St James (times and location confirmed).
If you are interested in joining these conversations please be in touch with Stefan.
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